Romie Womack

Romie Watkins Womack, Jr., 74, formerly of Grafton,, died at 4:05 p.m., Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at Jerseyville Manor.

He was born on June 1, 1952, in Alton, Illinois, the son of the late Romie Watkins Womack, Sr. and Vera (Hodge) Womack.

Romie grew up alongside his brother and sister in Grafton, a community he would continue to call home for much of his life. He graduated from Jersey Community High School and went on to lead a working life that was as varied as it was fulfilling. He spent many years working on the river with Norman Brothers in Alton and later became a familiar face in Grafton as the owner and operator of Womack's Great River Road Diner. He eventually established a cleaning business, which he operated alongside his son.

For the past 16 years, Romie had made his home in Hardin, where he lived with his son and family.

Of all the things Romie enjoyed in life, music held a special place in his heart. His appreciation for music knew no boundaries, and he enjoyed listening to just about every genre. He especially loved the opportunity to make music himself, spending time playing in a local band. He was also a devoted St. Louis Cardinals fan, cheering on his beloved Redbirds through the good seasons and the bad.

Surviving are his son and daughter-in-law, Romie and Veronica Womack of Hardin; a daughter, Lorene "Rainy" Womack of Alton; six grandchildren, Austyn Womack (Dregyn), Sam Bazzell (Jordyn), Megan Colp (Andrew), Lindsay Newby, Carter Womack and Chloe Newby; and three great-grandchildren, Jaxtyn Womack, BuckLee Bazzell and Mooney Bazzell.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Richard "Dick" Womack, and his sister, Mary Wheeler.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 3-6 p.m., Sunday, November 22, 2026 at the Grafton American Legion. 

Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville has been entrusted with arrangements. 

Memories may be shared with the family by visiting www.crawfordfunerals.com.